Policein seachfor masked robbers

Helpthe SSPCA’S Halloween fundraiser

Masked raiders forced their way into a flat in Viewpark where they attacked a man and made off with cash.

Police Scotland are continuing enquiries into the incident which took place at 1.30am on Tuesday, July 18.

A 42-year-old male and a 37-year-old female were asleep within a flat in Bent Crescent when three men wearing dark clothing and balaclavas forced entry to the property and made demands before assaulting the man and making off with a twofigure sum of money.

Detective Constable Jacqui Mccann of Wishaw CID said: “Whilst this appears to have been a targeted attack it was nonetheless an extremely frightening experience for the male and female involved.

“Enquiries have been ongoing since the incident. Bent Crescent is in a residential area and I appeal to local residents in the area to think back to whether they saw or heard anything out of the ordinary in the early hours of Tuesday July 18.”

Anyone with information contact Wishaw CID on 101 quoting incident number 0237 of July 18, 2017. Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 anonymously. Hamilton’s animal rescue centre are encouraging people to help with their annual Halloween collection.

The Scottish SPCA, based on Bothwell Road, will hold collections, stalls and fundraisers in Pets at Home stores from Friday to Sunday, October 27 to 29.

Peter Fleming, the centre’s manager, said:“the Halloween event is one of my favourites. There’s always a huge amount of energy shown by our volunteers who really get into the spirit by dressing up and getting into the Halloween theme.

“You can help by holding bake sales, dressing up in the Halloween spirit, and even bring your canine companion along too.

“We receive no government or lottery funding and rely entirely on the generosity of the public. Events like these go a long way to helping us rescue more abused, abandoned and injured animals in Scotland.”

For more information on Scottish SPCA fundraising events email fundraising@scottishspca. org or call 03000 999 999 (option 4).